Cédric Jubillar trial: What led to the 30-year prison sentence for the murder of his wife

The court, presided over by Hélène Ratinaud, at the trial of Cédric Jubillar in the criminal court of Albi, on September 24, 2025. SERGIO AQUINDO FOR LE MONDE

On Thursday, October 23, the criminal court in Albi, southern France, publicly released the reasoning behind the verdict delivered on October 17, which found Cédric Jubillar guilty of murdering his wife, Delphine, and sentenced him to 30 years in prison. The court fully endorsed the entire "body of evidence" presented by the prosecution. None of the defense's arguments about weaknesses in the investigation were accepted. Jubillar has already appealed the sentence.

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